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James Beard Awards Come to Chicago

For the first time ever, the James Beard Foundation Awards are coming to Chicago...

If you’re at all into food, this is the event of the year — many call it the Oscars of the culinary world. Chefs, restaurateurs, bartenders, food writers and more will descend upon our fair city for a weekend of events starting April 29th and leading up to the awards on May 4th at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. The ceremony is open to the public and will run the general public $500, but there are other things happening you may want to check out. Plenty of restaurants are hosting dinners, but some of the other non-restaurant events show a different side of things. Here’s some we like:

Beers for Beard Craft Beer Tap TakeoverWhen: Sat. May 2 from 10 p.m. to close
Where: Bub City, 435 N. Clark
What: Tap takeover by local breweries Moody Tongue, Local Option, Penrose, Half Acre and Revolution and live music.
Tickets: None, open to the public.

Tiki Time Luau at Three Dots and a DashWhen: Sun. May 3rd from 1-5 p.m.
Where: Three Dots and a Dash, 435 N. Clark (enter at alley between Hubbard and Illinois)
What: Pig roast and luau featuring tiki cocktails made by bartenders from all around the country paired with Polynesian-inspired snacks.
Tickets: $100 and more information on bartenders here. Buy tickets here.

Green City Market Season OpenerWhen: Sat. May 2nd at 9:30-11 a.m. (the market runs from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Where: Lincoln Park (between Clark Street and Stockton Drive, at approximately 1817 N. Clark)
What: Local chefs will host visiting chefs from around the world in the park. Here’s your chance to meet chefs while shopping for great local produce and meats.
Tickets: None, open to the public